WHO WILL BE OGDEN’S NEXT MAYOR?
Debate dates, mayoral and city council candidates, ballot initiatives, and important dates for the Ogden general election.
NEWS
Street signs for Ogden’s two mayoral candidates in the general election on November 21.
General election candidates were decided by voters in the Ogden Municipal Primary Election on September 5. Out of 32,083 registered voters, 10,391 individuals cast their vote—a 32.39% voter turnout. As a result, Taylor Knuth who earned 2,073 votes (20.03%) or Ben Nadolski with 1,887 votes (18.24%) are on the ballot for the General Election on November 21. The City will also elect open city council seats and vote yes or no for a proposed Weber County Justice Center Bond. There are at least five upcoming debates for the public to attend to get to know the candidates.
THE CANDIDATES
OGDEN MAYOR
Taylor Knuth
Taylor’s professional career began at United Way of Northern Utah as the Community Services and Engagement Director. In this role, he organized various volunteer and community engagement events throughout Ogden City: collecting thousands of turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinners, distributing gifts to over 3,000 children each holiday season, and procuring backpacks full of school supplies for young people in the Ogden School District. Following The United Way, Taylor raised money for Ogden’s oldest Arts Nonprofit, Onstage Ogden. His career then took him back to Weber State to work in development. Working in these roles, Taylor secured millions of dollars to help charities, students, and members of the community of Ogden at large. Currently, Taylor is a Deputy Director in the Department of Economic Development for Salt Lake City. taylorforogden.com
801-332-9871
taylor@taylorforogden.com
Ben Nadolski
Ogden needs someone with experience who will bring an ability to engage the public and build strategic partnerships with people and organizations. We need someone who has a deep understanding of the issues and has actively worked towards solving them. As member of the Ogden City Council since 2016, I have had the great honor of representing Ogden in numerous capacities including as Chair in 2018 and 2022. But more importantly, I have been honored to represent and serve not just the people of my district, but all of the people of Ogden. ben4ogden.com
385-367-4898
ben4ogden@gmail.com
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Dave Graf
I am excited to be a candidate for City Council in District 4. I have been a member of the City Planning Commission for 7 years, 2 of them as Chair. I am running because I believe Ogden is standing at the threshold of the next great phase of its storied history. I have a lot to offer in shaping this next phase. I believe in the power of community and the positive things we can create together. daveforogden.com
970-690-6050
dave@daveforogden.com
Steven Van Wagoner
I would be honored to receive your support as I set forth on our community campaign For Ogden. My promise is to be a consistent and reliable advocate for you. I understand my obligations to the city and most of all to the people. In doing so I will be fully engaged in exceeding your expectations as the next city council member for District 4. stevenvanwagoner.com
801-414-5773
vote@stevenvanwagoner.com
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Richard Hyer
Richard has worked as a jeweler/goldsmith since he was 13 years old and does jewelry repair and custom design work for local and out-of-state retail jewelry stores. Prior to his election to Municipal District 2 in 2011, Richard served on the Planning Commission for Ogden City since 1995, and has participated on almost all community, district, and corridor plans for the city, including membership on the Involve Ogden General Plan Development committee. Read more here.
801-782-2865
rich@hyerfamily.net
CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE SEAT C
J. Levi Andersen
Driven by my passion for teaching and improving people's lives, I have decided to run for the Ogden City Council. By being a part of this council, I can extend my positive influence to the broader community. I aim to restore Ogden to its former glory as the "IT" place it once was. levi4ogdensfuture.com
levi4ogdensfuture@gmail.com
Shaun Myers
As your council member, I will be sure to protect the great outdoor opportunities our city has to offer. I’ve been a licensed funeral director for over 41 years and the CEO of Myers Mortuaries since 2005. This unique family-run business has given me the great honor of meeting many Ogden residents and assisting them in honoring the life and legacy of their loved ones. myersforogden.com
801-399-5613
shaun@myers-mortuary.com
WHAT ELSE IS ON THE BALLOT?
WEBER COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER BOND
The Weber County Sheriff is asking voters for up to $98 million in bond funds to updates facilities and help with growing medical and mental health needs. Read more information here.
Enter your address to see your ballot here.
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 24 Financial Reports for General Election Candidates Due
Oct. 30 Ballots arrive
Nov. 21 General Election Day
UPCOMING DEBATES
Ogden Mayoral Debate, Wednesday, October 17, 6-7 p.m., hosted by Alliance for a Better Utah Institute, Wildcat Theater, Shepherd Union, Weber State University, 3848 Harrison Blvd. Only one mayoral candidate, Taylor Knuth, will attend. Ben Nadolski will not be in attendance over concerns about the hosting organization’s transparency and fairness, reported the Standard-Examiner. RSVP here.
Mayoral Debate, Thursday October 18, 6:30 p.m., hosted by KUER, PBS Utah, and Weber State University Walker Institute of Politics and Public Safety, Weber State Lindquist Hall, will also be streamed live here.
Ogden City Candidate Debate - Mayoral and City Council, Wednesday, October 25, 6-8:30 p.m., hosted by Weber County League of Women Voters, First Presbyterian Church of Ogden, 880 28th Street
Ogden Mayoral Debate, Friday, October 27, 5 p.m., hosted by Weber Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 1, Weber County Sheriff’s Office, submit questions: Weber@WeberFOP.org.
Combined Mayoral and City Council Seats Debate, Thursday, November 2, 6-8 p.m., hosted by an Ogden citizen, Te Anu Tonga, Pleasant Valley Branch Library Black Box Theater, more info TBA.